In Rick Steves Sicily you'll find in-depth Rick-tested information on:
- Palermo and nearby
Monreale Cathedral
- Cefalù
- Trapani and the west coast
Erice
Favignana (Egadi Islands)
Mozia Island
Segesta
Selinunte
- Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
- Villa Romana del Casale and nearby
- Ragusa and the southeast
Southeast Countryside Drive (Modica, Scicli, Donnalucata, Donnafugata Castle)
Noto
- Siracusa
- Catania
- Mount Etna and nearby
Mount Etna Wine Country, including North Slope Wine Country Drive
- Taormina
- Practicalities
Self-guided walks and sightseeing tours
Easy-to-follow maps (including a full-color overview of the island, Palermo street map, and the Mount Etna area)
Trip planning: When to go, pre-trip checklist, festivals and holidays, recommended books and movies
Recommended two-week itinerary and city-specific advice on planning your time and avoiding crowds
Transportation: Trains, buses, city transit, and driving (including route tips)
Sicilian history, culture, and cuisine
Handy Italian survival phrases
Detailed advice on managing money, communicating, reserving rooms, handling emergencies, and other helpful hints
